The entertainment society of Goa (ESG), co-host of the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has held its central government partner Directorate of film festivals (DFF) responsible for not inviting legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan to grace the festival.

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Bachchan has not been invited ever since IFFI shifted to Goa in 2003.

"We always feel that we need Amitabh Bachchan. It would be great to have him at the IFFI," Rajendra Talak member of the red carpet committee, which oversees the logistical arrangement for the glamorous event at the IFFI said on Monday.